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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Wear-Resistant Nylon Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Wear-Resistant Nylon Strips.
    With a slippery surface that reduces friction, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 strips are often machined into bearings, gears, and valve seats.
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    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
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    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry Std.
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    Per
    Ft.
    0.062" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    1/2"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K5800000
    1"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K180000
    2"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K290000
    4"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1, 2, 5, 10, 208730K310000
    4"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K410000
    6"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1, 2, 5, 10, 208730K3600000
    6"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K520000
    12"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-White——1, 2, 5, 10, 208730K4200000
    12"Extruded-4018511,200 to 12,3000.6 to 1.4Off-WhiteUL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 508730K8370000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Strips.
    These strips resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be easily machined to close tolerances. They also have a naturally slippery, wear-resistant surface. Use them to make precision gears, bushings, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Food Industry Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
     
    0.062" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T3100000
    2"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T320000
    3"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T970000
    4"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T330000
    6"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T340000
    12"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—5, 10, 25, 50, 1002638T3500000
     
    White
     
    0.062" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K180000
    2"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K280000
    3"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K770000
    4"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K380000
    6"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K480000
    12"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		5, 10, 25, 50, 1008738K5800000
     

    Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Film.
    In addition to meeting UL standards for flame retardance, this film is an excellent electrical insulator, so it’s widely used in semiconductor applications.
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    Thk. Tolerance
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    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.062"-0.004" to 0.004"12"1Extruded-402002,500 to 4,4000.74BlackUL 94 V-0
    		1451T41000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction Delrin® Acetal Strips.
    The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. These strips resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, so they can be machined to close tolerances. Fabricate them into pump components, gears, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin is also known as acetal homopolymer.
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    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Brown
     
    0.062" Thick (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T3100000
    2"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T3200000
    4"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T3300000
    6"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T3400000
    12"Extruded-40 to 1857,690 to 8,1000.7 to 15, 10, 25, 50, 1002636T3500000
     

    Peel-Away Multilayer Shim Stock

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Peel Away, Sold Individually, Multilayer.
    Fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. Cut the shim stock into custom shapes that suit your needs. It's made of layers of material bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the created shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    Polyimide—Originally designed for military aircraft, it’s used in everything from aerospace to electronics where weight, electrical insulation, and precision are vital.
    Certificate
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    Thk. Tolerance
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
    Thk.
    Specs. Met
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    Type
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    Each
    Polyimide
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"300.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		3126N170000000
     

    Electrically Insulating Hard Fiber

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hard Fiber. Electrically Insulating Hard Fiber.
    Widely known as fishpaper and vulcanized fiber, these thin sheets offer better electrical insulation than standard hard fiber sheets. They are constructed from lightweight cotton fabric that's been chemically treated to make it hard and dense.
    12" Wide ×
    12" Long
    24" Wide ×
    39" Long
    39" Wide ×
    48" Long
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    Thk. Tolerance
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Mil.
    Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Each
    Each
    0.062"-0.007" to 0.007"10,000 to 21,000Rockwell R70 (Hard)MIL-I-695UL 94 HB
    		Gray2352.5No8490K610000008490K6200000008490K630000000

    Ultra-Low-Friction Nylon Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction Nylon Strips.
    These wear-resistant nylon 6/6 strips are modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. Use them to machine high-friction parts, such as gears, wear strips, and bearings.
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    Fabrication
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    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    0.062" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    1"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 2508751K1800000
    2"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 2508751K290000
    4"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 2508751K410000
    6"Extruded-2022012,2001.1BlackUL 94 HB
    		5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 2508751K520000
     
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